Rye Page, territory manager with MacDon, introduces MacDon's new R Series mowers with an optional transport kit at the 2015 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill. The optional transport kit allows transport of the disc mower with a width of less than 9 feet.

New Holland is a diverse brand that reaches all sectors of the ag market. For that reason, the company’s new vice president for agriculture Bret Lieberman says 2016 will be a “decent year.”

Luke Van Wyk, general manager with Thunder Creek Equipment, introduces Thunder Creek's new FST series of trailers at the 2015 Farm Progress Show. The biggest change from previous models of trailers offered by Thunder Creek is the option to add features to the trailer down the line.

The initial results from the Mitas PneuTrac concept field tests show the advantages of its larger footprint and better tractive force over standard but also IF agricultural tires.

Bret Lieberman, Vice President of North America for New Holland, talks about his plan to develop a community among New Holland ag dealers including a Dealer Council.

Bret Lieberman, Vice President of North America for New Holland, gives a brief overview of new products New Holland showcased at the 2015 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill.

Jack Harrington, product manager with Bush Hog, introduces Bush Hog's new 3308 Rigid Deck Cutter at the 2015 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill. The new line comes in a pull model, a lift model, semi-mount model or a swing-hitch model.

Charlie Deckler, regional sales manager with Rhino, introduces Rhino's 15 foot Flex Wing cutter, the 2150, at the 2015 Farm Progress Show. The new model has easy-open access to the gearbox which makes maintenance easier than competitors.

Jack Harrington, product manager with Bush Hog, introduces Bush Hog's new RTG series of rotary tillers at the 2015 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill. The new line comes in a 5', 6' or 7' model.

Rabobank released a report in August on the impacts and implications on agriculture of an appreciating U.S. dollar. We had the opportunity during the 2015 Farm Progress Show to speak with Stephen Nicholson, vice president, Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory with Rabobank and the author of the report.